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A good starting point is anywhere above the pelvis and below the neck would be considered the mid-back area. Pain here can be dull, aching, stabbing, throbbing, and either constant or recurring. It is relatively common for this to be accompanied by stiffness and difficulty moving, as well.
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Pain in the upper back is usually the result of poor posture, muscle overuse, or injury. Treatment may include home remedies, such as rest and gentle exercises, or possibly seeing a physical therapist. The upper back is the area between the base of the neck and the bottom of the ribcage.
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Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body.
Sciatica most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine, or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain, and often some numbness in the affected leg.
Although the pain associated with sciatica can be severe, most cases resolve with non-operative treatments in a few weeks. People who have severe sciatica that’s associated with significant leg weakness or bowel or bladder changes might be candidates for surgery.
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Therapeutic Massage Therapy is defined as the mobilization of soft tissue (such as muscle, fascia and body fluids) to restore normal systemic and bio-mechanical/functional use. It can be used to assist in the treatment of most musculo-skeletal and associated problems, and regular Therapeutic Massage Therapy results in improved circulatory, lymphatic and neurological functioning.
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Back pain is a very common complaint. … Pain in the lower back may be linked to the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, lower back muscles, abdomen and pelvic internal organs, and the skin around the lumbar area.
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Research continues to support the health benefits of massage therapy for pain management. Find out how massage therapy can help these five painful conditions.
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Tension myositis syndrome (TMS), also known as tension myoneural syndrome or mind-body syndrome is a name given by MD John E. Sarno to a condition he described as characterized by psychogenic musculoskeletal and nerve symptoms, most notably back pain.
Read More What is Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) and Neuropathy? Can massage help?
Most massage techniques are designed to promote pain relief, stress reduction, and improved movement in daily living. Therapeutic massage has been shown to improve joint flexibility, relieve lower-back pain, and stimulate the release of endorphins.
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The following factors are linked to a higher risk of developing low back pain:
A mentally stressful job
Pregnancy – pregnant women are much more likely to get back pain
A sedentary lifestyle
Age – older adults are more susceptible than young adults or children
Anxiety
Depression
Gender – back pain is more common among females than males
Obesity and overweight
Smoking
Strenuous physical exercise (especially if not done properly)
Strenuous physical work.
Persistent fevers.
Unplanned weight loss.
Blood in the stool or urine.
Progressive numbness or weakness in the legs.
Inability to urinate or have a bowel movement.
Loss of bowel/bladder control.
Pain at night.
Sexual dysfunction.
